Bentonville Battlefield

Bentonville Battlefield is a Civil War site in North Carolina with preserved earthworks from both the Union and Confederate forces. The grounds contain the physical remains of military fortifications that soldiers built during the fighting.

The battle took place in 1865 and was the largest engagement of its kind in North Carolina. It ended with a victory for the northern forces and marked a key moment in the final stages of the war.

The Harper House served as a field hospital during the battle and still shows how wounded soldiers were treated on site. The building stands in the middle of the grounds and reminds visitors of the daily reality faced by soldiers and local people during the conflict.

Visitors can explore the battlefield by driving between marked stops or walking on designated trails throughout the property. The grounds are open to explore at your own pace, making it easy to spend as much or as little time as you wish.

Every five years, large-scale reenactments of the battle happen on the grounds, with hundreds of volunteers wearing historical uniforms to recreate the events. These events give visitors a direct sense of how loud and chaotic the actual fighting must have been.

Location: North Carolina

Website: http://nchistoricsites.org/bentonvi/bentonvi.htm

GPS coordinates: 35.30639,-78.32389

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58